Redis·Redis essentials

Keys and strings

Redis stores values under string keys with optional expiry.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 1 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use SET and GET.
  • Set TTL with EX.
  • Use namespaced keys.

In plain English

Redis stores values under string keys with optional expiry.

  • Use SET and GET.
  • Set TTL with EX.
  • Use namespaced keys.
terminalTerminal
redis-cli SET course:css "CSS Grid" EX 3600
redis-cli GET course:css
redis-cli TTL course:css
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